8 Things to Know About Your Sex Drive

1. The more testosterone, the higher the libido

"Men have larger amounts of testosterone than women, but interestingly, younger women have large amounts of circulating testosterone compared to older menopausal women, which is thought to contribute to women's decreased sex drive with age."

2. Women's sex drives peak later than men

The generalization that women peak around age 32 and men around 18 is true, according to Simpkins. "Libidos are personal to each personbut it does appear that men peak at a younger age than women due to hormones.Women of childbearing age have conflicts in libido based on ovulation,pregnancy, post-partum.Young men with large amounts of testosterone areindeed peaking with their sexual desire."

3. There's no such thing as aphrodisiac foods

No food has been proven to increase libido, so you can skip the oysters, although "perhaps it's the idea of a nice dinner out and relaxing that helps," she says.

4. But a diet of foods that increase your circulation increase your libido

5. Keep to a two drink minimum

"Alcohol is bad for libido, in that it functions as a depressant to the nervous system.Having said that, if anxiety is negatively impacting your sexual health, a small amount of alcohol may help." And anything that decreases blood flow, like smoking, is counterproductive—but you already knew that.

6. Your libido peaks during ovulation

A combination of high estrogen and testosterone during ovulation leads to a higher sexual desire, which is great if you're trying to get pregnant, not so much otherwise.

7. Pregnancy increases libido in most women

"The basis of this increase is due to high levels of hormones in the blood. In addition, psychologically there is no worry about getting pregnant and therefore women relax and enjoy sex."

8. Your antidepressants aren't helping

"Most medications do not affect sexual desire with the exception of anti-depressants and there are few conclusive studies on the effect of oral contraceptives on sex drive. Some of the studies show that the pill increases sex drive and some say it lowers the sex drive. More research needs to be done and definitely speak with your doctor about all side effects."

Doing your Labs with DFW Hormones cost substantially less than other Providers and results are interpreted quickly and in understandable terms.

Click here for in office pricing

Subscribe

We occasionally send emails to people like you who are interested in hormonal health. Sign up today to join our list!

Your privacy is very important to us & we do not share your information.

First Name

Last Name

Email Address

Thank you!

The information contained on this site is intended strictly for research and informational purposes only. It does not, in any way, establish a provider/patient relationship with any individual and does not constitute medical advice, directives, or care. You should speak with your personal health care provider before making any changes in your medical treatment and follow their instructions for care. The information provided is publicly available and cannot be considered complete nor is it intended to diagnose, or direct treatment for, any medical condition. The content must not be used to substitute a medical exam, and/or management of any health issue by a qualified medical provider.